Sixteen-year-old Jake is diagnosed with hydrocephaly. What will this do if left untreated?
A. The cerebral cortex will absorb the excess fluid and swell.
B. The brain will shrink and shrivel.
C. The arachnoid granulations will halt their function.
D. The choroid plexus will enlarge.
E. The excess fluid will exert pressure on his brain.
Answer: E
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